Vision 2006 is The TM Group’s annual all-day event.  8:00 am to 5:00 pm Conference & Expo. 5:15 to 7:00 pm Wine & Cheese

Designed to provide Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL clients a local, forum of in-depth learning, sharing and relationship building, Vision is the only Microsoft Dynamics client conference of it's scale in Michigan.   This year, we are very proud to announce that our keynote presenter is Lynne Stockstad, General Manager of Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL and Retail product lines within the Microsoft Business Solutions division.

Keynote:
Lynne Stockstad is responsible for Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL and Retail product lines' overall business management, product management and product marketing. A 19-year business applications veteran, Stockstad joined Microsoft through the acquisition of Great Plains Software Inc. in 2001. Throughout her career, Stockstad has worked as a technical support specialist, trainer, competitive analyst, product manager and product marketing manager, and has held leadership roles across marketing and overall corporate strategy. Stockstad was recognized as one of the 12 standout women in technology by Accounting Today in January, 2006.

Agenda:

After the keynote, Vision 2006's Gold Sponsors will have an hour to each present a brief overview of their add-on applications for Microsoft Dynamics. This will be followed by lunch featuring Sponsor, Industry and Topic Tables to provide a casual venue to obtain more information about the sponsors or meet other clients in your industry. After lunch, Kevin Magarian, back for his 8^th Vision, and Chad Sogge, Product Manager, Microsoft Dynamics, to lead the morning Microsoft Dynamics Future Directions session. This provides the opportunity for clients to interact directly with the development team to give feedback on current features and make suggestions of future functionality that should be incorporated in new releases. From 2:15 to 5:15, there are nine current sessions offering varied topics of interest for executives, finance professionals and IT professionals.

This year we’re also adding a Wine and Cheese Reception after the Closing and Awards session to enable you to spend more time with our TM professionals, our sponsors and our clients. All of our Sponsors will also have tables where you can see demos and talk with them directly throughout the day and the Wine and Cheese event. 

Location, Location, Location:

This year, we are putting the Vision at center stage in a place where the Vision was huge to create the venue in the first place - The Inn at St. Johns in historic Plymouth, Michigan on Wednesday, September 20, 2006. The Inn at St. John’s is a facility rich with history and beauty. Its story begins in the late 1940s when St. John’s Provincial Seminary opened its doors. The seminary continued to serve the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit until 1988, when it closed. The property remained dormant until 1994, when Cardinal Adam J. Maida brought to life a vision of reviving the property as a resource for diocesan youth and families. His vision became reality when, in 1996, St. John’s Center for Youth & Family opened on the South side of the property. The rebirth of the historic facility surged again in 1998, when work commenced on an $11 million redevelopment of St. John’s main buildings into a comprehensive center for corporate and social conferences, Catholic weddings and celebrations. Upon completion of the careful restoration process, October 2000 marked the Grand Opening of St. John’s Golf & Conference Center. Most recently in January 2006, The Inn at St. John’s hotel and restaurant was opened offering 118 luxury guestrooms and every convenience of a large hotel in an intimate setting. As a boutique hotel, we look forward to assuring guests our personal attention, exceptional amenities and service that will exceed their every expectation. Truly an architectural jewel, The Inn at St. John’s offers an ambiance unsurpassed amongst its peers.  We invite you to visit their website at www.theinnatstjohns.com to view the photo gallery and learn more about this exciting venue. 

About TM Group:

The TM Group is Michigan’s leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics business applications. We deliver the technology and execute to enable businesses to reach their full potential by providing tools that empower users of all levels to do their jobs better and make more informed decisions. The results are better relationships with customers and vendors, improved sales, instant access to information, controlling costs and ultimately allowing our clients to grow and prosper.

We hope you will decide to participate in Vision 2006!